It looks like a lot of new members have the funny idea that one of their first 10 posts should be a thread.

That makes up for a lot of threads that have already been posted before, because the probably haven't found the scroll button yet.

Isnt it possibile to denied people who aren't around long enough to make new threads? That way people can get used to the forums before the start making them.

TK-8252

09-01-2004, 11:39 AM

I don't think that's possible, and nor would it be fair! Not all new members post spammy threads, so don't let some new members spoil it for the rest. If I just signed up for LucasForums itching to ask a good question, I wouldn't want to wait until I've been around long enough to start a new thread. :p

We Moderators are doing our best to cut down on the thread spam from new members, so just chill for now. When this game comes out, these forums will be flooded with new guys with lots of questions. You ain't seen nothin' yet. :cool:

Mountainforest

09-01-2004, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by TK-8252
We Moderators are doing our best to cut down on the thread spam from new members, so just chill for now.

lol, I noticed. That's a fulltime job isn't it :D

anyway, why don't you just delete closed threads after a day (when everybody has seen it's closed)?

Jed

09-01-2004, 01:33 PM

No need to. Locked threads disappear off the first page pretty quickly. :)

Darth Groovy

09-01-2004, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by Mountainforest
lol, I noticed. That's a fulltime job isn't it :D

anyway, why don't you just delete closed threads after a day (when everybody has seen it's closed)?

It reduces other's post counts, and actually causes more trouble to the server than it is worth. Most of the time, if you delete a post early, it is easy to handle. The only time we really delete a thread, is when we get a full fledged spam attack on the forums as a whole. Basically, what Jed says is true. We lock the thread, and watch it dissapear.

It's easier to periodically delete old threads, but usually admins will do a mass pruning about once a year.

yaebginn

09-02-2004, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Jed
No need to. Locked threads disappear off the first page pretty quickly. :)

speaking of whihc, can u unlock the Hire on Demand thread and just delete the posts that are bad? cause the clan is still active.

and darthgroovy, what happened to the darth maul in a suit? that guy was awesome.

JediJohn

09-02-2004, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by yaebginn
and darthgroovy, what happened to the darth maul in a suit? that guy was awesome.

i agree that was the best av i've seen

Mountainforest

09-08-2004, 11:52 AM

Maybe this is an idea: Make a thread on the battlefront page for all fast questions and make it stickey. That way people who just want to know something small don't have to make a new thread for it.

Pad

09-08-2004, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Mountainforest
Maybe this is an idea: Make a thread on the battlefront page for all fast questions and make it stickey. That way people who just want to know something small don't have to make a new thread for it.
No need to fit it all in one thread, people can post all their questions in this entire feedback section to get an honest answer ;)

Mountainforest

09-08-2004, 12:28 PM

Isn't feedback to post feedback? :D

I mean new people with questions about the game itself.

Neon

09-15-2004, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by Mountainforest
Isnt it possibile to denied people who aren't around long enough to make new threads? That way people can get used to the forums before the start making them.

Maybe you can send this idea to vBulletin.com, so they can add it in a new version.

Alegis

09-15-2004, 01:09 PM

they probably wouldnt do that, your best bet is for mods.

I dont think it would be that great either, what about those people that only register for help? Should they really wait a while before they can get their help?

Neon

09-16-2004, 08:12 AM

Yeah, that's true, and people won't see their questions in a post of a other thread. Or the most won't see it

Mountainforest

09-25-2004, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by TK-8252
When this game comes out, these forums will be flooded with new guys with lots of questions. You ain't seen nothin' yet. :cool: